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Ectopistes migratorius
The Passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) is a bird found in United States and Canada. Huge flocks in the forests of eastern North America. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
See the Passenger pigeon on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Ectopistes migratorius |
|---|---|
| Region | North America |
| Found in | United States and Canada |
🏡 Where the Passenger pigeon lives
Huge flocks in the forests of eastern North America.
Conservation status
LCNTVUENCREWEX
ExtinctNone are left.💡 It was once among the most common birds on Earth. The last one died in 1914.
Questions about the Passenger pigeon
Where does the Passenger pigeon live?
The Passenger pigeon lives in United States and Canada. Huge flocks in the forests of eastern North America.
Is the Passenger pigeon endangered?
None are left. Its IUCN Red List category is Extinct.
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Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.